The Simba rebellion of 1963–65, also known as the Orientale revolt was a rebellion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo which took place within the wider context of the Congo Crisis and the Cold War.
The rebellion, was led by the followers of Patrice Lumumba.
The rebels started taking hostages from the local white population in areas under their control. Several hundred hostages were taken to Stanleyville .
In late October 1964, nearly 1,000 European and U.S. citizens were taken hostage by rebel forces in Stanleyville. In response, Belgium and the United States launched a military intervention on 24 November 1964.
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